Purchase of Marsh Master

The Northwest Florida Water Management District intends to procure a specialized Marsh Master (MM-2MX-KC) amphibious vehicle through a single-source procurement from Coast Machinery, LLC. The procurement is specifically designed for maintaining and restoring District mitigation lands, requiring a low-ground pressure amphibious mowing unit that minimizes soil disturbance and supports ground cover restoration. The comprehensive procurement includes multiple specialized attachments such as a fire suppression system, poly tanks and pump, front-mounted brush blade, cutter attachment, spray rig, polymer track upgrade, and a custom trailer. The solicitation was posted on August 27, 2025, with a final receipt date of September 18, 2025, and will remain posted for at least 15 business days in accordance with Florida Statutes. Key objectives include enabling effective site management through specialized equipment capable of patrolling fire lines, managing prescribed burns, and conducting initial wildfire attack responses in hydric mitigation sites.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations, with the District explicitly inviting prospective vendors to provide information about their ability to supply the described commodities. The total procurement value is $273,194.00, which covers the Marsh Master vehicle and all associated attachments. The procurement has received high-level administrative approvals, including sign-offs from the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, Chief of Staff, Director of Administrative Services, and Director of Asset Management. The District reserves the right to determine if the services are available from only a single source after reviewing any submitted vendor information. The procurement spans jurisdictions including Gilchrist County and Hollywood City in Florida, and is specifically tailored to the unique environmental management requirements of the District's mitigation lands. Potential vendors are encouraged to demonstrate their capacity to meet the specialized equipment specifications outlined in the solicitation.